Shake Shack

• official resultClosed by the city
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical
  Inspector note: Multiple food items exposed to a fire extinguisher discharge(powder)from the resulting electrical fire. Items discarded prior to my arrival denatured on site
  code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Electrical fire in the establishment(rear stairwell) Food items affected by fire extinguisher discharge(powder). No power loss Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company provide all documentation be re-inspected by building electrical & health for approval to re-open.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
  Inspector note: Electrical outlet fire at the location. Business issued a Voluntary closure Manager instructed to provide all necessary repairs & forward all repair invoices to ISDHealth@Boston.gov
  code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(electrical outlet fire & extinguisher discharge) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Electrical outlet fire in the establishment(rear stairwell) Rear stairwell electrical outlet & wall damaged.Repair/replace Provide all necessary repairs Multiple fire extinguishers discharged-Replace as needed
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 15, 2024: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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